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My 19 yr old daughter wrote this to me today on Facebook! I know now that I made the right decision! #momappreciation I just wanted to let everyone know how proud I am of my momma. She has lost so much weight and looks better than ever!! I'm sooooo proud of her! She went from overweight and unhealthy to all around healthy! If you ask me that's a very hard thing to do and I honestly probably couldn't do it myself! She's such an amazing person and I'm so proud to call her my mom! I don't know what I'd do without her! My mom is a one of a kind women and I hope that one day I can be a reflection of you. Even if I'm half the mom you are ill still consider myself blessed! I …

Hi My name is Jessica. I am over 10 years out post gastric bypass surgery. 8.5 years out from. Perforated gastric ulcers, that was repaired and saved me from becoming septic. I had 1 child almost 5 years ago and gained 9 lbs during my pregnancy. I was 324 when I made the decision to have surgery, I was 289 on surgery day, 154 when my ulcer perforated, and 137 6 weeks post perforation. I did put back on some weight, currently at 204 lbs. I am finally taking my Vitamins again, and have got me back on track. My next step is to loose I'd like to loose at least 35 lbs, no more than 45 lbs. I am 5'4 inches anyone that wants to give me pointers on where to start, this wou…

Yesterday was my birthday. Today a bunch of my friends and I are going out for drinks and dancing to celebrate. My friend asked me excitedly yesterday what I planned to wear. It dawned on me that I really hadn't thought about it. What am I going to wear? I have a few things that fit that don't make me feel gross. I wear the same things to work and out to dance. Same things to go grocery shopping. Clothes aren't fun. They used to be, and I've never been a small girl, so I don't really know when that changed. I don't know when I stopped thinking of clothes as fun, but I really am looking forward to a day when they do. I'll be getting sleeved in the next few months, and I t…

I finally got my surgery approved by Insurance. This has been a long process from having H Pylori on my EGD with two rounds of treatment to getting my family to support my decision. But I'm almost there with getting the time off from work to have my surgery on 3/16/2017. Reading all the post on here and seeing all the pictures make me want to hit my goal hard and stay in check. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SW: 243.6 lbs. on 11/18/2016 CW: 199.0 lbs. on 02/23/2017

Hello World, I am Keahsha Harris a Mother of one 5 year old girl, student obtaining my BS in Healthcare Management, a licensed nail tech BASICALLY a jack of all trades.I've contemplated about getting VSG for many years and finally decided last year this was the surgery for me. I've always been overweight starting at the tender age of 7 and I've tried many diets workout programs nutritional guidance and even played sports and I always ended up the heaviest of most. So to make a long story short I researched and asked many questions for approx. 6 years. I'm receiving my surgery abroad in Tijuana Mexico I'm going through Tijuana Bariatrics and my Surgeon is Fern…

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Hi everyone! I need a little support today and thought if I shared my journey it would help. I had RNY in June 2015 at 248 and am currently 197. I got as low as 175 in March 2016 but then I had an internal hernia in April (a complication of gastric bypass that affects 5-10% of patients) and then put my rescue dog to sleep in May, which devastated me. I also took a vacation two months out, and had a hysterectomy in November 2015. So it's been a wild ride. I had all kinds of ideas about how I was going to live my life post surgery, and of course I was going to do everything right/perfectly. Ha! But I was 185 at my one year appointment, and my surgeon was pleased. I said I …

How's everyone doing? I'm a post op gastric bypass patient. Had surgery on the 13th, discharged on the 15th. Returned to the ER on the 17th for my mother. I've been a week post op and it's been nothing but back and forth to the hospital. To make matters worse, I live 30 miles away from the hospital. That is the closest hospital and 30 miles is only one way. Two nights ago my mother started suffering anxiety attacks at night and her oxygen goes dangerously low. She's on a bipap as now and even then has issues with her oxygen going down. Anyway tonight is my turn to spend the night with her, she's already had one attack tonight and someone not being with her makes her anxio…

Anyone out there who had to do the 3/6 months of medically supervised dieting? If so I have some questions and I would love some advice! Thanks!

I have not taken the time to share my story, as a matter of fact I have still not changed my Facebook pictures, or the ones of me at work. food. I believe I had an actual addiction to food, the same as an addict, I didn't see it as an issue... But now I realize that I had a problem. I eat to live now, instead of living to eat. The surgery helped by taking away the cravings, but I worry that if I reintroduce things like breads, fried foods, and other crap, I will develop the addiction again, just as if an alcoholic was to just have " 1 drink". It is a disease, with horrible side effects including low self confidence, depression, and humiliation. I have made it my mis…

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Has anyone successfully gotten pregnant after having the gastric sleeve and a tubal reversal?

Two months post surgery today and I'm feeling outstanding. As of today I no longer have any dietary restrictions which is fun because I'm ready to start introducing some fresh veggies into my diet. I'm so ready for a salad. My surgical incisions are barely visible and I'm ready to keep working towards my goals. The first month was super hard, the second was easier, I'm excited for the future. Some stats: I was 301 at my heaviest when I started my program in July 2016. I was 271 morning of surgery (12/30/16) and I'm 242 as of this morning. I was a size 22 and a 2XL when starting. I'm now in a 16 and a XL.

I am feeling incredible! I cant believe how amazing this journey has been, best decision I have ever made! I am down 138 pounds today, I can not wait to see what the next 4 months has in store for me. how is everyone else doing on their journey? Show pictures, I like to see everyone's progress. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was Monday! Came home Tuesday! Already lost a few pounds! I feel like I'm getting stronger! My momma made me some homemade chicken noodle soup...just sipping the broth haha I'm so excited for this new journey in my life. I'm ready to start working out again!!!

My Surgery is next Wednesday

2nd week post surgery and haven't had any problems. I feel like my stomach can handle soft foods. Anyone started on soups or other foods this early? Liquids go down no problem. What foods am I allowed to try?

Every time I see pics like this I'm in awe. 6 years ago myrtle beach and last week myrtle beach trip

I'm so excited two more weeks until I get sleeved!!!

Hello Everyone! I was just scrolling my profile and I looked at my ticker.. OMG I've only got 97 more lbs to lose today I weigh 277 and I cant remember the last time I weighed in the 200's lol I love this journey. I really do!!!! today is also my 8 month poet op I went from 465 to 277 and my goal weight is to be 180 but I'd be happy just at 199 lol ive had my ups and downs like everyone else.. but I do not let my bad days affect me so much! I never thought I'd love eating healthy so much.. or wanting to work out. I don't go to the gym but I always manage to throw in a work out here and there!! I just wanted to share a little something bec…

Ok first I have an awesome surgeon Dr. Tillquist at Sweedish Medical Center in Englewood Colorado. This has made a huge but healthy impact on my life. I can actually see the pounds quickly melting away. The surgery has reversed my type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I'm very excited to also loose my sleep apnea as well. I'm very thankful to my surgeon and my primary care physician and my wife who all have supported me through this whole process. Bring on the weight loss! Joe

Hello guys! I am pretty sure I have about 20LBS of excess skin on me [emoji15] the reality of dropping so fast! But... I am embracing it all!

I had my surgery June 14 and I just hit the 200 mark Sent from my RCT6773W22B using the BariatricPal App

HW 335 SW 318 CW 197 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Here is my before Gastric Sleeve at 322lbs . And 3 months later at 267lbs . I go fir my 3 month check in on Thursday. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I've lost 115lbs in 4 months!!! In 1 year over 140lbs!! Stay focused - you can do this!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well I had my surgery 7 weeks ago I have lost about 40lbs and I feel great I'm just starting to eat real food again is Funny a few bites fill me up loving life Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I have not loss any weight in 3 1/2 weeks. Feel so down and disgusted. I feel like i try but its not good enough. I even pray for strength...11/14/2016 SW 342 CW 294.

My day is near and now I am so excited. Been a long long journey for me as I ended up with a DVT in my right arm which pushed my surgery 6 months out . Question does or did any one have to do a bowel prep day before surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date oct 18 Hw 253 Sw 231 Cw 175 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Age: 34 Personality: INFJ Weight: 288 lbs Relationship status: Committed Location: Florida Health: Good, but not much stamina That's me, in a nutshell. My favorite thing to do is to travel and explore everything around me. I'm insatiably curious and love interacting with different cultures. I've traveled to several countries with various missionary and relief projects because I believe in spending my resources helping those less fortunate. I love hiking in the woods, zip-lining between mountains, scuba diving, getting intentionally lost in new cities on foot, and meeting new people. Skydiving is on my bucket list. I'm fiercely independent and stubbornness is my fa…

I was banded in august of 2015. Surgery went well and I was out of the hospital by the end of the day. I followed all of the diet stages properly and lost about 10 pounds in my first month. I was happy with that. In the following months I began to not feel any restriction, I could eat almost whatever I wanted. Honestly, I couldn't even tell I had a lap band inside of me. I went for fills and told the doctor I wasn't feeling any restrictions. 3 fills later and nothing has changed. Fast forward to December 2016, I get a letter in the mail from the department of justice informing me that the band placed inside of me was expired at the time of surgery. ummm what?! I…

I had surgery January 23rd, went to the doctor yesterday and I have lost 25lbs since surgery! I couldn't believe it. I am over excited and very happy with my decision so far!

Loosing 141.9LBS in less than a year has totally taken a toll on this 5'3" body! Needless to say, I feel AMAZING! But really boobs?! They look like prunes! [emoji21][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] I am embracing it all! From each stretch mark to my pool of excess skin [emoji41]

I know this is not a huge change but whatever changed already means the world to me.... I could not wait for a whole month anniversary lol.... I am just too excited that this has already happened and that I feel great or better.... I feel amazing! Thank God for leading me through the process.... I was given a second chance in life for sure [emoji120][emoji173][emoji120]

Good news I lost 170 lbs. Starting weight was 410. Lil disappointed I haven't lost 200. I still exercise daily & eat right. I feel good & Im off all my medications including insulin. Would just like to lose this last 30 lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm new to the forum, just downloaded the app. i had my gastric bypasss surgery as a way to help my diabetes i came off inssulin 3mthss later. Sent from my EGQ223 using the BariatricPal App

My partner texted me that he wanted to go out for dinner tonight. My mind flooded at once with so many different thoughts: What if I can't find something on the menu that meets my diet restrictions? What if "something" goes wrong? How silly will I look as a large man claiming he's full after three bites? I was having a bad day and I didn't want to deal with this; I was having a bad day and I really could've used a glass of wine over a nice meal. So I made reservations and we went out. I did order that glass of wine, not entirely sure if I was "allowed to" yet. And Oh! that bread looked good, but I abstained. My partner had half the loaf and an appetizer while I s…

140LBS+ gone! Thank you Lord! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I had my surgery in May of 2016, so far I have lost 68 lbs. I currently weigh 162 and still loosing. I have gone from a size 18/20 to a 12. I just can't believe how far I have come. I have tons more energy. I did not realize just how bad I felt until I got off all that sugar and got some weight off. The first month is the absolute worst, but if you can get through that you can do it, it gets better I promise. When you start seeing the pounds melt off it will all be worth it. Just remember "this too shall pass." It is very depressing to only eat 4 or 5 bites of food, but you will find yourself eating a little more as time goes on. Just don't forget what got you he…

Hi everyone! I guess I'll share a little about me... I'm 29, I'm married for the second time and we have a 14 month old that I'm running after 100% of the time when we're at home. I have PCOS and I'm diabetic. My current weight is 305 from my last doctor visit. I decided on the RNY procedure and I'm more excited than anything!! I had my consult on the last day in November, met with the psychiatrist, had my panel of blood tests done and my EDG is Thursday. The reality of all this is settling in and I'm pushing myself to get a grip on eating better pre-op so I have that mindset post op. I have a total of 3 weigh-ins and I'm on #2 today. It's not a ton left to do so I'm p…

Hi, I am so excited! I had originally posted 2 weeks prior to being sleeved 1/30/17. In August when I started this journey I weighed 233lbs and had a BMI of 41+ and had lost 30 lbs from 8/15/16 - 1/30/17. Now 3 weeks post sleeve my BMI is 32 & have lost another 17lbs Thankfully, I had no post op issues and I'm coming along very well. At 2 weeks post op my dr said I was losing 1 lb a day ! And I'm not hungry At this point my scale puts me at 184 ! I couldn't be happier ! I just keep thinking that I must stay focused and it will keep me motivated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I feel I could get so much more intake of fluids with the help of a straw. Has the use of one actually hindered anyone's weight loss? Or caused complications?

On the 17th of October 2016 I had my gastric sleeve operation ... And it's the best decision I ever made even through all the ups and downs I look where I am now and know it was the right choice .. Before surgery I weighed 266lbs I now weigh just over 196lbs . It's never been easy but 100% worth it ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cardiology appointment today. Nutritionist next wednesday. So far so good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am at the beginning of my surgery journey (hoping to have bypassby the summer) and just started a page on Instagram to document my journey and follow others on the same path. Are there any other bypass friends out there who have IG pages I could follow? I absolutely love seeing progress and learning more about others' journeys. My IG name is rnyjess. Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App